"We finally have official word from Google that it is aiming to release a 'fully-polished' version of the wearable headset to consumers by the end of this year," The Verge wrote. "The company has also informed us that Google Glass will cost 'less than $1,500' when it goes on sale."

"Less than $1,500" leaves a lot of room to maneuver, but pre-orders of the Project Glass developer edition cost $1,500. So we'd be surprised if the retail version doesn't cost more than the Google's just-announced Chromebook Pixel, which will start at $1,299.

Between Android devices (which range from free-with-contract to state-of-the-art), Chromebooks, and Project Glass, Google will offer a spectrum of products from low-end to premium when its expected retail stores open for business.

One bit of good news in the timing reported by The Verge: Google previously said the glasses would make their way to consumers by 2014. If the latest report is correct, you might be able to get them before the next winter holiday season.